brainwashes

verb

present tense third-person singular of brainwash
as in convinces
to cause (someone) to think or believe something by using methods that make a person unable to think normally Terrorists brainwashed the prisoners. Does advertising brainwash children?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainwashes
  1. convinces
  2. persuades
  3. brings
  4. attracts
  5. sells
  6. entices
  7. induces
  8. influences
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  • Greenblatt found the first frequently convinces the second that the work is fine.
    — Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • It’s already been established that Ted is returning to coach the team, though what exactly convinces him to come back is a reveal saved for the premiere itself.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of convinces
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  • Despite the warning, Max persuades both the guide and the rest of the group to choose the red path instead.
    — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 29 July 2026
  • The open question is whether Wednesday’s beat and share price jump is just a blip, or the catalyst that persuades investors to give the stock a more durable re-rating.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of persuades
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  • For those familiar with the book or movie, the musical brings a different experience to the familiar story.
    — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That search brings them back to Camp Rock, where a fresh set of campers are ready to show their stuff.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of brings
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  • Fan Week attracts a few more families because of Kids’ Day, but the tournament as a whole has become a magnet for professionals who embrace the late-night matches and after-hours social culture.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Located in Miami, a hub for luxury, the club attracts top brands like McLaren for exclusive driving experiences.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attracts
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  • The house sells most of its Champagne in European markets, including Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, as well as in West Africa, with smaller volumes going to the United States and Asia, Bonnet-Gobillard said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In another video, a vendor who sells power and construction tools outlines the near-impossible nature of trying to import cargo into Iran, detailing a complicated supply chain that passes through several countries.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sells
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  • The main sticking point is Real Madrid’s failure to offer something that entices both City and the player, whose contract expires at the Etihad on June 30, 2027.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Guadalupe River State Park entices visitors with its cool waters for tubing, paddling, and swimming and family-friendly campgrounds.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of entices
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  • Under Nevada law, someone who aids or abets a crime—or encourages, hires, commands, or otherwise induces another person to commit it—can be prosecuted as a principal.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The changing magnetic field induces a voltage in the conductor, the same basic electromagnetic induction principle used in electrical generators.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of induces
Verb
  • The right dose, delivered consistently and appropriately, influences outcomes.
    — John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The pair bonded over their Vietnamese roots, and that shared heritage now influences their entertaining styles.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of influences
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